99497 Advncd care plan 30 minutes
Also known as: advance care planning, end-of-life counseling
Advanced care plan development and counseling service for patient with serious illness (terminal condition, progressive neurological disease) for first 30 minutes.
Clinical Context
Used when physician conducts comprehensive discussion with patient regarding advance directives, goals of care, and end-of-life preferences.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.01 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 2.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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